Mallorca wages war on the Asian wasp
The aim is to prevent the Asian wasps from expanding across the island and reduce the damage it causes to beekeeping, agriculture, the environment and humans.
Will somebody give Max a home?
Will somebody give Max a home?
Animal welfare
900 days in Mallorca dog pound and still looking for a home
"These animals suffer. They are not toys or merchandise, they are living beings that feel, suffer and need love and respect. That is why it is essential to adopt rather than buy, to avoid breeding farms and to encourage sterilisation to reduce overpopulation."
Horseshoe Snakes thrive in Balearic waters
Sightings of them swimming has led to enhanced protection measures to safeguard native species in Mallorca.
Archive image of a horseshoe whip snake in Mallorca.
Archive image of a horseshoe whip snake in Mallorca.
It’s not just snakes “invading” the Balearics
The administration has banned the importation of olive trees during the horseshoe snake’s hibernation period in an attempt to tackle the problem.
Mallorca raccoon invasion
Control of the raccoon in the Serra de Tramuntana, in Mallorca, has been intensified with the acquisition of 150 cages and 85 photo-detection cameras and the reinforcement of the field team with a full-time person and a vehicle.
Weapons cache seized in Mallorca
The Guardia Civil have not closed the investigation and to date have seized 43 weapons as a result of a total of 48 inspections.
Outrage over Mallorca cat shooting
“We are appealing to the community for any information that may help to identify the perpetrator and prevent acts of this kind from happening again.”
In the doghouse
I have a few pet hates if you pardon the pun, with the main one being those that do not pick up their dog mess.
Carmen López at work in her studio in Palma.
Carmen López at work in her studio in Palma.
Ibiza wages war on snakes
The snake population in the Balearics has been growing over the past 20 years.
EasyJet is flying the flag for animal welfare.
easyJet is flying the flag for animal welfare.
easyJet goes animal-friendly
easyJet holidays will abstain from featuring or endorsing any harmful animal-related attractions in its tours and activities portfolio.
Pets on the train in Mallorca, mind the ferret!
Reptiles, spiders or insects, as well as dogs on the list of potentially dangerous animals, will not be allowed.
Spanish police rescue 400 animals, arrest 13 in illegal traffic ring bust
The ring imported pets from eastern Europe.
Palma declared a ‘bullfighting city’ again
According to the Constitutional Court and Law 18/2013, bullfighting is considered culture.
Pet owners could face jail sentences.
Pet owners could face jail sentences.
The rescue of the whale caught in fishing net
Divers with cutting equipment managed to remove the net.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- Ryanair launches subscription that waives fees for reserved seats and insurance
- Super luxury British hotels set to open in Mallorca this summer
Comment
Responsible dog walking in Mallorca: The importance of leashing up when asked
If you have a dog, and you see another one on a lead, put yours on a lead.
Erica Lay22/11/2024 10:01